“Big Maple Difference”

Pros: My 10u slugger plays in a yearly wood bat tourney. In years past I'd get him ash bats because it's lighter to get it closer to his Easton bats, but he'd break'em all within 6 months. I decided this past winter to get him this SamBat for cage work and a custom model for his tournament. He loves them both! The black cage bat is a workhorse and the game bat is almost too beautiful to hit with. The maple is rock hard and extremely durable. He looks forward to practice sessions knowing they'll be sting-free and sounding like the pros.

Cons: Yellow cage balls leave marks on the black barrel. Not dents, but impressions from the balls, almost 3D like. Tough to remove and looks strange, but doesn't appear to effect performance.

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*General Feel:Give a rating of 1-5 on the general feel of the bat, with 5 meaning you feel confident holding the bat, the grip is comfortable, you feel like the bat gives you a smooth swing, etc.5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 stars

*Durability:Give a rating of 1-5 on how well the bat has stood up to use, with 5 meaning the bat holds up extremely well.5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 stars

*Finish:Give a rating of 1-5 on the finish of the bat, with 5 meaning the bat has a smooth, nice-looking finish to it.5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 stars

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My son's coach recommends a drop 5 bat. It's a 15u competitive travel team. Should the barrel be 2 1/2 inches in diameter? Is there that diameter at drop 5?

Bought a Viper Ultralight Birch Wood Youth bat in the 31" length. Looking to purchase a Maple wood bat. Is this bat comparable?

Asked by MA

In regard to being light in weight, this Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (LLCD1 Walker/Black) will not be the same as the Viper Ultrlight Birch bat. That birch bat has around a -8 to -10 length-to-weight ratio where this Sam Bat has an approximate -4 to -5 length-to-weight ratio. Typically, your maple wood bats will always be the heaviest models out there.

BenExpert

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Will this bag be legal for play in Dixie Youth under the new USABat standard fkr 2018?

Asked by Josh

I would advise you to check with your league but from what we have been hearing I think any bat used in the Dixie Youth League must have the USABat standard on the bat.

CadeExpert

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Which bat would you recommend for an 11 year old kid who is 5 feet tall and 96 pounds? He has been using the Cutch 30 in -5 but will like to try Sam bat.

Asked by Deme

Based upon your player's height and weight, I would recommend using a 30" Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat: LLCD1 Walker/Black. This particular model is made from the top 5% of hard maple prime grade timber and would be an excellent option to consider.

John P. Expert

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What is he weight of the 31 inch bat?

Asked by Esteven

The Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (LLCD1) will have an approximate -4 or -5 length to weight ratio, so the 31" length would weight around 26 or 27 oz.

KelbyExpert

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This bat doesn't need to be BBCOR certified since it is a wood bat, correct?

Asked by brian

Correct, the Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (LLCD1 Walker/Black) does not need a BBCOR certification stamp on the bat. Only composite wood bats or wood bats that combine two or more wood types need a BBCOR stamp. However, this is a Youth bat with a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter and wood bat leagues may still require certain length to weight ratios and barrel diameters.

TomExpert

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What is the weight of the 27 inch?

Asked by Joeusooners

The Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (LLCD1) Walker/Black will have an approximate drop 4 to drop 5. For a 27" bat, the weight will be between 22 -23 ounces.

The Sam Bat Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (LLCD1) Walker/Black has approximately a -4 to -5 drop, so a 32" model would weigh approximately 27-28 oz.

DamonExpert

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What is the weight of this bat in 30" youth?

Asked by Chris

A 30" in the Sam Bat Maple Wood Bat (LLCD1) would be around a 25 or 20 oz. All wood bats are an approximation since the wood does vary in weight.

KelbyExpert

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I don't see this bat on the Little League website. Can I still do it?

Asked by eg

The Sam Bat Maple Wood Bat (LLCD1) is made of maple wood and therefore approved by Little League.

KaraExpert

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Why is this Sam Bat not approved for Little League play? Rule 1.10 of Little League bat guide seems to be consistent with this bat.

Asked by Bill

The reason the Sam Bat Maple Wood Bat (LLCD1) Walker/Black Youth is approved for Little League play. We apologize about the error on the website. It has been corrected.

AaronExpert

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What is the barrel size of this model?

Asked by Davis

The Sam Bat Maple Wood Bat: LLCD1 Cherry/Black Youth bat features a 2 1/4" barrel diameter. Feel free to check out the Bat Features section on the product's web page for some of its other characteristics.

MacExpert

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How does this compare with adult version in terms of quality? I understand it's lighter, but are the blanks the same? Or is the youth model made of an inferior wood? I wouldn't mind using a 32" in 16U wood tourneys, if the only difference is weight.

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